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EXCLUSIVE: Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York and Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan have introduced a measure that provides farmers with funding to reduce carbon emissions and nutrient pollution – a bill that already has a Senate companion, and could be considered in the upcoming farm bill. The House measure, dubbed the “CROP for Farming Act” and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) roundly criticized the State Department's evacuation plan for Americans in Israel, which makes Americans pay the bill for evacuation from Israel, only provides transportation to a third party country, and leaves Americans to book their own lodging and return travel to the United States.  "The State Department's half-hearted evacuation of… Read more »

Legislators in Washington introduced a number of resolutions and issued statements in support of aid to Israel and support for both the Israeli and American Jewish communities in response to Hamas’ large-scale terror attack in Israel that began on Saturday. More than 93% of the House — 409 members — signed onto a resolution, led by Reps. Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Greg Meeks… Read more »

Today Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined Chairman David Kustoff (R-TN-08), Ranking Member Dean Phillips (D-MN-03), and other members of the bipartisan House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group in issuing the following statement in response to the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel:  “We strongly condemn the brutal, barbaric terrorist attack… Read more »

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) called on the Biden Administration to send military planes to Israel to help get American citizens back home as swiftly as possible. "In addition to ensuring Israel has every resource available to defend itself, we must move as rapidly as possible to get Americans home," said Representative Lawler (NY-17). "At least 14 Americans have been… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Secretary Blinken demanding answers on the State Department's plan to account for, and ensure the safety of American citizens in Israel. "While we must work to ensure that Israel has all of the weaponry and equipment needed to defend itself, we must also address the situation… Read more »

Rep. Mike Lawler sent a strongly worded letter to the State Department Sunday night inquiring about plans to safely bring his constituents home from Israel.  There are currently thousands of New Yorkers in Israel attempting to get flights back to the United States, according to a member of Congress who spoke with News 12. The letter sent to the State Department says in part,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, vehemently condemned the attack on Israel. This morning, the militant Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip carried out a multi-front attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating the besieged nation's borders in several locations. "Today is not only Shabbat but also the holiday of Simchat… Read more »

New York Republicans want their next speaker to have a taste for SALT. The state and local tax deduction is once again popping up, this time in the House GOP’s leadership race. Members from the New York delegation are pressing candidates to address what has long been a top priority of theirs. Both Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Mike Lawler have raised it with the major speaker candidates,… Read more »

Saturday night was proof that when good people — regardless of party — are willing to compromise, and determined to put results ahead of rhetoric, we can still govern this country and get things done for the American people. I was proud to play a central role in hammering out last night’s agreement, which passed both the House of Representatives and the United States Senate with broad… Read more »